Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9458, Christopher Goodnight, [ILLEGIBLE]

SERVICE
NUMBER
Goodnight, Christopher Diannah
N o 9458
B.L.Wt. 75005-160-55-
Bridgeport, Conn. Pa.
CONTENTS

7 Virginia 23.566
37 Christopher Goodnight
of Ward in the State of Va who was a Co. in the Compy commanded 38 by Captain Kinsell of the — commanded 45 by — in the Va line for
Emery —
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Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
12.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of Feb: 34 and S. J. Allen D.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1832 50 — Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 m on: 34 10 — $60 —
{ Revolutionary Claim; } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Cath. Price Clerk, Book E Vol. 64 Page 15
Order to pay 11. Nov 37 Letter to J. Shook 11 Nov 38
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sept 1838 to 4 th Sep 1839. Agt notified 3 rd June 1840
Paid as above from 4 th March to 4 th Sep 1840. — Agt notify 23 rd Sep 1841.
Due to Rev Agt 20 th Sep 1843.
To Wheeling from 4 th Sep 1843 28 th Sep 1843. Notification to S. T. Buker . Harrisville. Va
Order to pay & letter to S. T. Buker 24 th Oct 1843
Order to pay 12 th April 1845

6261
Virginia R.
Diannah Goodnight, widow of Christopher Goodnight Va who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 12 th day of Oct. 1857 and sent to
J. G. Watson, Fairmont, Va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 153. Vol. M
282074
J. H. Wilson, Detached 26. 1837
South West P. G. B.

282,074
Ad March 3/55
Oct 3/57
Diana Goodnight widow of
Christopher Goodnight priv
Capt 75.025 Spencer (Va Col Nov 11/57 (Mil Revolutionary War
Va 32-A-23566 53-6261
th: 160 acc. Nov: 3, 187
W. J. H. H.
Sp. 1. B.
J. G. Watson
Fairmount Va
E. J. M. H.
Vol 9-109

6. Goodnight
29.663
Hardy County
Admit as a private 4 months, $20
In camp

State of Virginia Hardy County } 3
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the county of Hardy and State of Virginia, Christopher Goodnight aged 72 years. Who being first duly sworn according to Laws doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the Act of Congress passed June 7. th 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as here in after stated. That in the year 1777 in the Fall of the year, Declaration was drafted for a term of three months, and placed under the command of Captain, Matthias. Winsell. Lieutenant, John Winsell, the other officers not recollected. Our Company's first rendezvous was at Germantown in the county of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania. From Germantown we marched to Bush Hill. When we were stationed all winter and were engaged in reconnoitering the country around as far as Germantown and in the vicinity of Philadelphia that at the expiration of three months Declaration was discharged having faithfully served his said term of three months. That upon Declaration's arrival at Home , he found that his brother Christian Goodnight, had been drafted for a term of three months and as he had been married but a short time. He did not like to leave his wife to go as a soldier, he prevailed upon Declaration to take his place. Which Declaration agreed to as and did substitute himself for his brother and served this term under Captain Grady the other officers names not recollected, our company rendezvous at Flower Town in the county of Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania, at this place our army lay in the spring of 1778. Whilst the British lay at Germantown. Declaration does not recollect the different movements of the army, but was discharged at Flower Town after having served out his engagement of

3 Three months for a Substitute for his Brother Making the Whole of Declarants Service. Six Months, Declarant Knows of no Person now alive by whom to prove his Service, Declarant hereby Relinquishes all Claims whatever to a Pension or Annuity except the Present and Declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State or Territory
Subscribed and sworn to this 24 day of January 1884
Christopher his X Goodnight mark
the following are Declarants answers to the interrogatories of the War Department
 1. I Was born in Germantown in the County of in 1762  2. My Age Was Kept in my Father's Family Record  3. I Was living in the County of When I was called into Service. I Removed to Hampshire County Virginia about 40 years ago and have Resided there ever since  4. I Was Drafted first and then Substituted for my Brother  5. I Remember General Washington, General Wayne and General Morgan, On my first Tour I Know Col. Will, I believe he belonged to the Militia  6. I Did Receive my Discharges but have lost them I believe they were signed by my Captain  7. I Refer to Henry Jones & John Setes as persons to whom I am known. Who can testify to their belief of my Service as a Soldier of the Revolution 
Sworn and subscribed this day above written
Christopher his X Goodnight mark
We Henry Jones and John Setes Residents of the County of Hardy. Hereby certify that We are Well Acquainted with Christopher Goodnight Who has Subscribed and Sworn to the above to the above Declaration

that we believe him to be 72 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood when he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion Sworn and subscribed this day & year above
Henry his Jones mark John Sills
And I the said Justice of the peace do hereby declare my Opinion after the investigation of the matter and after having put the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and I the said Justice further certify that it appears to me that Henry Jones and John Sills who have signed the foregoing certificate are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit — and I the said Justice further certify that there is no bargeman residing in the neighbourhood of the above named Applicant and that he from bodily infirmity is unable to travel to the Courthouse of the said County of Hardy from which he resides 20 miles and I the said Justice further certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of my self in the matter of the Application of Christopher Goldsmith for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day above written
Jacob Ditt. P. JB

Virginia, Hardy County to wit
I James C. Gamble Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Jacob Sites before whom the foregoing declaration, and affidavit were made, as a who has subscribed his name to the within certificate was at the time of so doing, and still is an acting justice of the peace for said County; and that I believe his signature to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 27 th day of January 1834 and in the 58 th year of American Independence.
James Gamble
B. Greenlee

State of Virginia Ritchie County
On this 6 th day of June 1854 personally appeared before the County Court of the County of Ritchie Diannah Goodnight a resident near Harrisville in the County of Ritchie aged 88 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 20 th day of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Christopher Goodnight who was a private in the war of the Revolution and that said Christopher Goodnight drew a pension during his lifetime, the annual amount of which was Twenty dollars. She also declares that she knows of no record being kept of her marriage with said Christopher Goodnight and knows of no person living by whom she can positively prove her marriage.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Diannah Goodnight
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before the County Court of the said County of Ritchie
Richard W. Wirtz Presd of Justice
Sister
Ritchie County Court
James McKimney Clerk etc.

Ritchie County Court June term 1854 Eli Riddle and Admijah Watson this day appeared in open Court and made oath that they were well acquainted with Christopher Goodnight in his lifetime for nine years likewise Dianinah Goodnight and that said Christopher & Dianinah Goodnight lived together as man and wife until the time of his death and were regarded and recognized in the Community in which they lived as man and wife - and that said Christopher Goodnight died in said County of Ritchie on the 19 th day of January A.D. 1852 and that his widow is still living - all of which is ordered to be certified to those whom it may concern -
A Copy from the Records of Ritchie County Court
Teste James M Kinney Clerk Ritchie County
Ritchie County Court June term 1854 Satisfactory evidence was this day exhibited to this Court that Christopher Goodnight was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of twenty dollars per annum - and was a resident of the County of Ritchie State of Virginia - and died on the 19 th day of January 1852 in the said County of Ritchie - and that he left a widow whose name is Dianinah Goodnight, all of which is ordered to be certified to those whom it may concern -
A copy from the records of Ritchie County Court Teste James M Kinney Clerk Ritchie Co. Va

Ritchie County Court June term 1852 The Court doth hereby certify that Eli Riddle and Adonijah Watson are men of credibility and should be believed on oaths, which is ordered to be certified accordingly
A Copy from the records of Ritchie County Court
Lester James McKimney Clerk

State of Virginia County of Ritchie ss. I James McKirney clerk of the County Court of Ritchie County, hereby certify that Richard Worley Esquire is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified as such and was so at the time of the date of the foregoing certificate and I further certify that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is a genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at the Court House of said County this 7th day of June 1854 James McKirney clerk

282,074
For Land Warrant
Presented by J. G. Waters Farnsworth N.C.

State of Virginia County of Ritchie ss:- On this 29 day of September in the year 1857 personally appeared be- fore me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer Oaths. Diana Goodnight who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Christopher Goodnight who was a soldier of the United States in the war of the rebellion and who was placed on the pension list under the act of congress of 7. June 1832 at the rate of twenty dollars per annum payable at the Wheeling Virginia agency; that she cannot state in what com- pany her said husband served, how long he served or the name of the officers under whom he served, but alleges that he served over fourteen days.
That she was married to the said Christopher Goodnight in Hardy County Virginia in the year 1810 by Richard Hoskins a minister of the Gospel, that her name before her said marriage was Diana Goodnight Diana Allanson, that her said husband died in Ritchie County Virginia on the 19th January 1852 and that she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration in order to obtain bounty land under the act of 3 March 1855 and

further declares that she has not received a land warrant under this or any other act of congress or made any other application therefor.
She further declares that she has this day made a declaration in order to obtain a pension under the act of congress of 3 d February 1853 to which and to the evidence accompanying the same and to the original application of her said husband upon which his pension was granted she refers in order to establish her right to twenty land-
her Diana X Goodnight mark
We J P Woodside and A J Harris residents of Ritchie county Virginia upon our oaths declare that Diana Goodnight subscribed and acknowledged the foregoing declaration in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
J. P. Woodside A. J. Harris
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice as aforesaid and I certify that the affiants are credible persons; that the applicant is the person she represents herself

To be and that I have no interest in this claim.
James Malone J.P.
Virginia ss:
I James McKinney clerk of the county court of Ritchie county do certify that James Malone whose genuine signa- ture appears to the foregoing signa- ture is and was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace in and for said county in the state of Virginia
Given under my hands and the seal of said court this 29 th day of
September 1857
James McKinney C.B.

March 23, 1937
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BA-J/MCS
Christopher Goodnight
W.9458
Henry Goodnight
S.38743
Mr. Logan G. Barnes 817 W. Packard Street Decatur, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Revolutionary War soldiers, Christopher and Henry Goodnight and James Barnes.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of this war. The records of Christopher and Henry Goodnight are furnished you herein.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W.9458, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Christopher Goodnight.
He was born in 1762 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted in the fall of 1777, rendezvoused at Germantown, served three months as private in Captain Mathias Kensill's company. Immediately after this service he enlisted as substitute for his brother, Christian, who had been married but a short while, rendezvoused at Flouattown, Pennsylvania, and served three months as private in Captain Grady's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 24, 1834, at which time he was living in Hardy County, Virginia, having moved there about 1794.
He died January 19, 1852, in Ritchie County, Virginia, which was formerly a part of Wood County.

Christopher Goodnight married in 1810 in Hardy County, Virginia, Diannah Watson.
She was allowed pension on her application executed June 6, 1854, while living near Harrisville, Ritchie County, Virginia, aged eighty-eight years. She was living in that county in 1857.
In 1854 one Adonijah Watson testified in behalf of the widow and in 1857 one T. G. Watson was living in Fairmont, Virginia, but their relationship to the widow was not shown.
There are no further data relative to the family of Christopher Goodnight.
*****
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.38743, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Henry Goodnight.
He was born in August, 1758. The place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted in North Carolina in the summer or fall of 1776 and served two years as private in Captain Martin Phifer's North Carolina company of light horse and was in several skirmishes with the Cherokee Indians and Tories.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 26, 1827, at which time he was living in Giles County, Tennessee.
In 1827 he referred to his wife, Elizabeth, as being seventy-two years of age and his son, David, as being twenty-four years of age. There are no further data in regard to the family of Henry Goodnight.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

30 Walnut St Philadelphia Pa
Oct 7 1857
W. Wright, Dr (Wheeling) Oct 1857, all $20. a. due Jan'y 19, 1857 This Pension has been paid in full to the date to the end of the year.
Very Resp. W. L. Johnson Auditor
Rev. Mr. Mayhew Rome N.Y.
Oct 7 1857
Pension Office, October 7, 1857
The Third auditor will please certify the date of the death of within named person, and name of his widow if she drew the arrears at his death.
Very respectfully, John D. D. L.
Not Commissioner
hody

Bank of Virginia
Septem: 22 d 1843.
Sir
The last payment to Christopher Goodnight, a pensioner under the Act of the 7. June 1832, at twenty dollars per annum, was to the 4. day of September 1842.
I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant,
Ant y Robinson for J. W. Pegram.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington

Pension Agency Wheeling April 8 1825
Sir
I enclose voucher of Christopher Goodnight for examination and your early attention
I am
Very respectfully
J Steen Drownes
Pension Agent
Julius S Thompson
Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20
22/11/22
Mr Evans,
J L Edwards Esq Com of Pensions Washington City
96

Moorefield Nov 4 1837
Dear Sir
enclosed is the pension paper of C. Goodnight you will examine the same & if correct will be pleased transmit the same to Jack Shook Esq. Richmond with directions to be paid
I am with Respect yours Sir
J. M c Reynolds
Edw. D. G.

Solus via June 23
To Mr. Henry  Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City Frank Rev.  of  the  weight June 23/43

Harrisville June 23 d 1842
Sir inclose I send you Christopher Goodnight's Pension Claim which you will see has been sent to Wheeling and returned not paid he formerly resided in Hardy County and I served at Richmond Va he wants his name transferred to the Agency at Wheeling as he now resides in Ritchie County. Va if you will have it transferred and write to me you will oblige yours S. T. Buker Agt for C. Goodnight

J. G. Watson
Oct. 26. 1887

Pension Office, October 26, 1857
Sir,
In answer to your note of the 15 th instant, in relation to the case of Savannah Goodnight, I have to state that the resolution of March 2, 1833, does not apply to the service of her husband — It has reference to war's men in the continental line — Christopher Goodnight served in the militia — and, besides, his service terminated altogether in 1778 — There is no law under which the allowance of Mrs. Goodnight could be increased.
J. G. Watson Esq. Fairmount, Virginia

Fairmount Va.
Oct. 15 th 1887
Dear Sir:
I have just received your certificate placing Diana- nah Goodnight widow of Elias Rufus Goodnight on the Pension list at the rate of 20 00 per annum. Should not her husband if now living be entitled to a larger amount? he was placed on the list under act 7. June 1832 and under the resolution of 2 nd March 1833 would he not have been entitled to a larger amount? and as her behalf I must ask that her case be re-examined in connection with the original application of her husband evidence therewith filed or referred to, the acts above re- ferred to and all subsequent

acts in relation thereto and that she be allowed relation additional amt. she may be found erro- neous to,
Very Respectfully
Yours &c
J. G. Watson

No. 6871
Diannah Goodnight widow of Christopher Pitts Co. Virginia.
//
Admitted, Ad Feb 3/53.
at rate of 20 per annum commencing as date of said Recd
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Six mos. private property
//
Pay widow
Certificated to
J. G. Watson Esq. Fairmont, Virginia.

Breif in the case of Diannah Goodright , widow of Christopher- Pitchie County and State of Virginia — act February 3. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Claimant's husband was a pensioner under act of June 7, 1832 at rate of $20 per annum, and died January 19, 1832 — the arrear at that date having been paid to "Diannah Goodright" his widow as per 3 rd auditor's report.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage, in 1810, — death, and present widowhood, proved by several credible witnesses.
J. G. Watson Esq. Fairmont, Name and residence of Agent Virginia
R. Geddes Examining Clerk.

Ritchie Co. Va. June 14 th 1854 Mr S. P. Waldo
Sir
Enclosed find declaration & proper vouchers I hope to enable Mrs Goodnight to draw pension -
Please let me hear from you upon the reception hereof Respectfully
Yr
E. A. Shelton Ritchie Court House Va

Oct 4 -
Mr. Canning
Solus va Sept 29 th
S J Bunkey P.M.
Mr. R. H. Williamson
Washington City D.C.

Harrison Ritchie County Va Sep 29 th 1843
Mr R H Williamson
Mr I send you Christopher Goodnights pension Claim which I wish you to draw and send me and oblige yours S T Buey P.S Mr B Williamson is Well

Ketchie Court House Virginia
June 28 th 1834
Mr J. D. Woods
Dear Sir
Yours of the 21 st inst in reference to the papers of Deborah Goodnight is at hand - In answer to which I would say that there is no record evidence of their marriage i.e - Deborah & Christopher Goodnight - Their marriage was celebrated many years ago by declaring or publishing the laws in Church - no evidence can be obtained of their marriage - but she has stated that fact in her application that she knows of no person living by whom she could positively prove her marriage - & there was no record kept of it that she knows of - if it would be of any service she would make oath to as near the time of her marriage marriage as she could remember - Christopher's pension Certificate is now on file in the 3 rd Auditor of the Treasury Office - S. Burt, Esqr please let me hear from you soon
Respectfully E. J. Skelton

✓ 75,000-
160 Acres

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 2 nd 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Christopher Goodnight, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1838, to the 4 th Sept. 1839,
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Treasury Department,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
11 July 1854
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States;" and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which Pensioners may receive their pensions from the Pension Agents, the Widow of Christopher Goodnight dec
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Wheeling Agency, at the rate of twenty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept 1851 to the 19 January 1852
Respectfully, yours.
23566
Mid Oct 27 1854
J. M. Broadhead Comptroller
L. S. Biannan
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

No 130
Lannah Goodnight, widow of Christopher.
Pa.
E.A. Skelton 21 June 1854.
Same 5 July "
Act N o Feby: 1848.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Aug. 18 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Christopher Goodnight a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of 20 Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 21 st of March to the 21 st Sept. 1840.
Respectfully yours,
Richard B. Parker
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Siannah Goodnight via Mrs. R. Hays
J. P. Waldo Esqr House of Pensions Washington City

W.C.S.
Rev. & 1812 War Section
January 17, 1928
Mrs. Leta D. Jaquis 405 N. East St. Corydon, Iowa
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9458, it appears that CHRISTOPHER GOODNIGHT was born in 1762 in Germantown.
He enlisted in the fall of 1777, rendezvoused at Germantown, Pennsylvania, was a private in Captain Mathias Kensill's Company and served three months.
He enlisted immediately after the expiration of the above service, as substitute for his brother, Christian, rendezvoused at Flourtown, Pennsylvania, was a private in Captain Grady's Company and served three months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 24, 1834, while a resident of Hardy County, Virginia.
He died January 19, 1852, in Ritchie County, Virginia.
He married in 1810 in Hardy County, Virginia, Diannah Watson. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 6, 1854, while living near Harrisville, Ritchie County, Virginia, aged eighty-eight years.

There are no further data on file relative to the family of Christopher Goodnight.
Christopher and Henry Goodnight (whose histories are furnished you) are the only soldiers of that surname, on account of whose service in the Revolutionary War a claim for pension or bounty land was made to the United States.
In order to make a search of the records for a particular soldier by the name of Dillavon the first name is essential and you should furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and first name of widow.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
June 27, 1924.
W. F. McMurray, Sturgis, Ky.
Dear Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9458, it appears that Christopher Goodnight was born in 1762 in Germantown.
He enlisted in the fall of 1777 and was a private in Captain Mathias Kensill's Company, rendezvoused at Germantown and served three months.
He enlisted immediately after the expiration of the above service, as substitute for his brother Christian. He was a private in Captain Grady's Company, rendezvoused at Flourtown, Pennsylvania and served three months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 24, 1834, while a resident of Hardy County, Virginia. He died January 19, 1852 in Ritchie County, Vir-

ginia.
Soldier married in 1810 in Hardy County, Virginia, Diannah or Diana Watson, she was allowed pension on her application executed June 6, 1854, while residing near Harrisville, Ritchie County, Virginia, aged eighty eight years.
There is no further data on file as to his family.
Owing to a lack of clerical force available for such a purpose, only two reports are furnished each inquirer.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
April 23. 1913.
Reverend Cloyd Goodnight. First Christian Church. Shelbyville, Indiana.
Sir:-
In response to your letter dated the 17" and received the 19" instant, relative to the pension claims of Christopher and Diannah Goodnight, Wid. File 91453 Rev. War, you are advised that in the papers filed therein, the soldier's parentage is not given, nor is it stated that he married any one besides Diannah Watson, or had any children whatever.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Davenport
Commissioner.

acm. March 4, 1912.
Hon. Martin A. Morrison, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Morrison:
In reply to your letter dated the 2 nd instant and received this day, I have the honor to advise you that Christopher Goodnight, Wid. File No. 9,458, Rev. War, was allowed pension on an application executed January 24, 1834, while a resident of Hardy County, Virginia.
Soldier states that he was drafted in the Fall of 1777, as a Private in Captain Mathias Kensill's company, rendezvoused in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and served three months.
He enlisted immediately as substitute for his brother Christian in Captain Grady's company, rendezvoused at Flours-town, Pennsylvania, and served three months.
Soldier was born in Germantown in 1762, and died in Ritchie County, Virginia, January 19, 1852. He married in Hardy County Virginia, in 1810, Diannah Watson. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 6, 1854, while eighty-eight years of age and a resident of Near Harrisville, W.V. Ritchie County, Virginia.
The above noted is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War pension records.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Bureau of Pensions Washington
817 W. Packard St., Decatur, Ill.,
March 2, 1937.
Dear Sir:- Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record and any other information you may have of the following soldiers:
✓ Henry Goodnight, living in 1840 in Giles County, Tenn.
✓ Christopher Goodnight, living in 1840 in Hardy Countr, Va.
Very truly yours,
Logan G. Barnes Logan G. Barnes.

Decatur, Ill., 817 W. Packard St.,
March 2, 1937.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
Bureau Of Pensions
washington
Dear Sir:- Will you please send me any information you have of the Revolutionary War soldier, James Barnes, who in 1840 was living in Davidson County, Tenn.
Very truly yours,
Logan G. Barnes. Logan G. Barnes.

405 N East St., Corydon, Iowa June 2-1927.
Pension Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am trying to trace the Goodnight family. I received the names of Christopher Goodnight Hardy Co. Virginia, and Henry Goodnight Giles Co., Tenn. from the State Historical Dept. of Iowa. Could you send me a copy of their pensions or give me any information regarding their heirs. I do you have names of other Goodnights. I have the family traced to 1808 and am trying to connect with some Revolutionary Goodnaght.
I have you the name Dillavou on your files. Thank you. Very truly yours Mrs Leta D. Faguis.

Sturgis Ky 5/26/24
Rev. War. Records Sec Dept of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Pension Record James Cambell " " Christopher Goodnight (In Germany Called Gutnacht or Gude Nacht) " " Christian " " " " " "
Sir — I attach a copy of what is claimed to be the Pension Dept record of James Cambell one of my great grandfathers for verification which I would like very much to have, also our family records claim Christian & Christopher Goodnight sons of Michael Goodnight were also Revolutionary Soldiers, were at Braddock's defeat & with Washington at Valley Forge &c. Christopher drew a pension as a Rev Soldier, I would like very much to have record of their service as Revolutionary Soldiers —
The father Michael Goodnight born in Germany 1694 - Settled in Rockbridge Va. 1708 - Mecklenburg Co. N.C. in 1760 - probably a delegate to Convention that gave us the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence - His son Isaac was first white child born in Ky in 1781 - He moved to Harlan Station Ky in 1780.
Of his 24 sons several are said to have served in Rev. Army His son Jacob is one of my great grandparents - He probably was in service also.
I am a Cousin of Hon Ernest I. Lewis, member of Interstate Commerce Commission, also of J.H. Goodnight - Congressman from Ky who died a few yrs ago. Will you kindly give me what information you can of these soldiers & if any cost will remit to cover same. If necessary will have Sen A.C. Stanley request the information for me if your rules so require
Very Resp Yours W. F. McMurry

Revolutionary War Records Section Dept of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
En. 30310
Washington D.C. July 25- 1921
In reply to your request received July 13 for a statement of the military history of James Campbell, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   Date of enlistment or appointment Length of service Rank Officer under whom served   By     1775 or 1776 3 mos. Pat Capt. Jos. Nilson Colonel Shelby N.C.   " " 2 mos. Ind. Spv Jos. Hubbard John Serist   " " 2 " Pat Christopher Taylor " "   " " 2 " Pat Davis " "  
Battles engaged in, King Mountain
Residence of soldier at enlistment was Co. E. Tenn.
Date of application for pension Sept 3-1832 claim allowed- Born Dec 25-1752
Residence at date of application. Monroe Co. Ky.
Above is a copy of supposed report sent to Mrs Lou Allen, Hanford Wash. or Mrs Orlando Allen

RECEIVED MAR 4 - 1912 U.S. Bureau of Pensions

MARTIN A. MORRISON
9TH DISTRICT INDIANA
COMMITTEES:
INSULAR AFFAIRS PATENTS REVISION OF THE LAWS
House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C.
March 2, 1912.
Hon. J. L. Davenport,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Christopher Goodnight enlisted from Virginia and served in the Continental Army.
I desire to obtain such facts in relation to his military service as can be furnished from the records of your office.
Very truly yours,
Martin A. Morrison,

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH CLOYD GOODNIGHT, MINISTER SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
Apr. 17, 1913.
Dear Sir:- Wish you would consult Wid. File No. 9, 458, Revolutionary War and inform me as to whom the parents of Christopher Goodnight were. Also who was his first wife? The date of their marriage? any children? etc!
A copy of the application executed Jan 24, 1834 by the soldier himself might suffice.
Also the application of his second wife executed June 6, 1854 might give some vital information. Will appreciate any attention you may give this matter.
Yours,
Cloyd Goodnight.

1912, Mar 4, Settler W Martin A. Morrison, N+R. 1913 Apl. 23. Rev. Lloyd Goodnight adv. parentage former mar. + child not stated. 1924 June 27 W. J. McMurray 1928 Jan 17 hist. to Mrs. Letia D. Joques 1937 Mar 23 hist. to Mr. Logan G. Barnes m.c.d.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9458
 Diaminah Goodnight Wid  Christopher Goodnight Brnt Rev. War
Act: Febry 3 d  1855
Index: —Vol. A , Page 280

To Christopher Goodnight $10 Act of June 1832 6 mos
The interest on the roll with interest to make the transfer and pay the interest by the Commissioners of Pensions
Yours truly J. W. Dawson you are

State of Virginia Ritchie County Court
I William R Lawther Clerk of the said County Court of said County do certify that John Harris Esquire is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such and was so at the time of the foregoing acknowledgment and I further certify that the foregoing signature purpor- ting to be his is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and the Court not having prepared a seal for said County I am authorized to affix my own April 28 th 1843 William R Lawther Clk

State of Virginia } Nicholas County } 4
Be it known, that before me, John Harris a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Christopher Goodnight, and made oath in due form of law that he is the identical person named in an original certificate in his possession of which (I certify) the following is a true copy.
War Department → Revolutionary Claims
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June, 1832, Christopher Goodnight, of the State of Virginia, who was a Private in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty dollars per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1832, and payable semi-annually on the 1 st of March and 4 th of September in every year.
Seal W. D.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 28 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
Examined and countersigned J. L. Edward
Louis C. G. S. Secretary of War
Commissioner of Pensions
That he now resides in Nicholas County (formerly a part of Roan) and has resided there for the space of 6 months past and that previous thereto he resided in Hardy County
Sworn and subscribed this 12 th day of April, 1843, before me
his Christopher ★ Goodnight (Seal) marks
John Harris J.P. Henry James Harris State of Virginia
County of Nicholas } the 12 th day of April, 1843, } 4
I, John Harris, a Magistrate in the County above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz: personal knowledge, that Christopher Goodnight, who has this day appeared before me to take the oath of identity, is the identical person named in the Pension Certificate, which he has exhibited before me, numbered, 23.566, and bearing date at the War Office the 28 th day of February, 1834, and signed by Louis C. G. S., Secretary of War. Given under my hand at the County aforesaid on the day and year last above written.
John Harris J.P.

Know all men by these presents, That I, Christopher Goodnight, of Ritchie County, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Warren McMechen, my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to receive from the Agents of the United States for paying Pensions at Wheeling, State of Virginia my Pension from the 4 th day of September, 1842, to the 4 th day of March, 1843.
Witness my hand and seal this 12 th day of April A.D. 1843.
Sealed and delivered
his
in presence of John Harris J.P.
Christopher Goodnight Seal marks
Witness James Harris
State of Virginia Ritchie County
Be it Known that on the 12 th day of April, 1843, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Christopher Goodnight, above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
John Harris J.P.

State of Virginia } Ohio County } ss.
Be it known, That on the 6 th day of May 1848, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Hiram McMechen, the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer, or mortgage of the Pensions, or arrears of Pension therein authorized to be received by him.
Hiram McMechen
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned before me.
Charles H. Hines J.P.

Dear Pension
Presented by J. G. Watson Fairmount Pa.

State of Virginia County of Ritchie ss.
On this 29 day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven, personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer oaths Diana Goodnight a resident of said county aged 90 years who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of congress, passed on the 3 rd February, 1853 granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Christopher Goodnight who was a soldier in the war of the revolution, and who was placed on the pension list under the act of congress of 7 June 1832 at the rate of Twenty dollars per annum, payable at the Whittington Virginia Agency.
She further declares that she was married to the said Christopher Goodnight in Hardy County Virginia in the year 1810; that her said husband died in Ritchie County Virginia on the 19 th day of January 1850, that her name before her marriage was Diana Watson; that she was not married to said Chris-

Rachel Goodnight prior to the second of January 1800 but in the year above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
her Diana Goodnight + mark
We J P Woodside and A J Harris residents of Ritchie County Virginia on our oaths declare that Diana Good- night has subscribed and acknowledged the foregoing declaration in our pres- ence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the affiant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
J. P. Woodside A. J. Harris
Sworn and subscribed to before me on the day and year first above written and I certify, that the affi- ants are credible persons, that the said lady Diana Goodnight is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
James Malone J.P.

On this 29 day of September 1857 per- sonally appeared before me the under- signed a justice of the peace in and for the County of Ritchie and State of Virginia Jonathan P. Woodside a resident of said County who being duly sworn according to law deponeth and saith that he was well ac- quainted with Christopher Good- night and Diana his wife for several years previous to the death of said Christopher; that said Chris- topher Goodnight died about the 19th day of January 1858 in Ritchie County Virginia leaving the said Diana his widow; that he deponent was present and saw the remains of said Christopher after his death before his burial; that said Chris- topher and Diana lived and co-ha- bited together as man and wife and were always so considered in the neighbourhood where they re- sided. that he deponent resided in the same neighbourhood with the said Christopher and Diana for about 10 years previous to the death of said Christopher dur- ing which time he became well acquainted with them.
J. P. Woodside
Subscribed to and sworn before me a jus- tice as aforesaid and I certify that the deponent is a credible person and

That I have no interest in this claim- James Malone J.P.
On this 29 day of September 1857 before the Subsenber a justice of the peace in and for the county of Ritchie and state of Virginia personally came A. J. Harris and after being duly sworn according to law deposes and saith that he is a resident of said county and state, that he was well ac- quainted with Christopher Good- night and Diana his wife for about 10 years previous to the death of said Christopher; that said Chris- topher and Diana lived and co- habited together as man and wife from the time he became acqun- ted with them up to the death of said Christopher when that said Chris- topher Goodnight died in Ritchie County Virginia about the 19. January 1852 leaving the said Diana a widow who still remains a widow; that he deponent was present and saw the body of said Christopher after his death; before that he resided in the same neighborhood with the said Christopher and Diana from the time he became acquainted with them as aforesaid up to the death of said Christopher, That said Christopher and Diana

were always known and con- sidered as man and wife in the neighbourhood in which they resided.
A. G. Harry
J. P. Poffoodside
2 witnesses
Sworn and subscribed to before me a justice as aforesaid; and I certify that the deponent is a credible person and that I have no interest in this claim.
James Malone J.P.
I James McKinney clerk of the County Court of Pittsylvania County in the state of Virginia do certify that James Malone whose signature appears at the to the (three) foregoing certificates is a justice of the peace of said county.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this 29 th day of September 1867. James McKinney C.R.C.
Tell in Mrs. Gadsby's age, as near as she can state it. let her sign where I have made a + and let the 2 witnesses sign where I have written their names. I let Woodside & Harker sign their names to the affidavits prepared for them.